SONS OF NAVARONE

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SONS nominated as best European Act 2010 PDF Print E-mail

We do were surprised to hear that we are nominated Best European Act 2010 by the DCMA.
In 2009, we had this honour too but did not get the award.
Maybe this year,... who knows?

 

 
European World Of Bluegrass 2010 PDF Print E-mail

 
We are very happy to share with you that The SONS came 5th in the Audience Popularity Award at the EWOB festival 2010.

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Buehler Bluegrass Festival 2010 - Nicht ohne Zugaben in die Garderobe PDF Print E-mail

Abschlusskonzert mit beeindruckenden Musikern / The Sons Of Navarone trumpfen beim Deutschland-debüt
(BADISCHES TAGBLATT / NR. 111)

Eine Steigerung war nur schwer vorstellbar. Doch den fulminanten Schlusspunkt setzte die belgische Formation The Sons of Navarone. Die erschienen ganz und gar nicht als ein wilder Haufen wie im Kriegsfim gleichen Namens, sondern in frisch gebügelten Anzügen und passenden Krawatten. In der Zwetschgenstadt wurden sie sehnsüchtig erwartet, da es gleichzeitig ihr Deutschland-Debüt war. Die "Söhne" gaben so ziemlich alles zum Besten, was man unter den Oberbegriff "Bluegrass" definieren kann - vom gemächlich fortschreitenden Walzer bis hin zu fetzigen Tanzrhythmen, bei denen man sich gerne bewegt hätte.

Es war bewunderenswert: Drei superb aufeinander eingespielte Stimmen nebst witzigen Parodien wie "I will survive", das man von Gloria Gaynor irgendwie anders in Erinnering hatte. Diese wohl fantasievollste Gruppe des Abens am Schluss zu platzieren, beweist das glückliche Händchen der Veranstalter. Fazit: Der an Stimmlagen so reiche Abend war mindestens so spannend wie das Finale un den DFB-Pokal. 

Schließlich erwies sich das ans Ende des Programms gesetzte Gastspiel der „Sons of Navarone“ als spektakulärer Höhepunkt des Festivals. Die wie aus dem Ei gepellt wirkenden, mit englischen Maßanzügen bekleideten Belgier begeisterten mit Bluegrass vom Feinsten. Titel wie „Muddy Water, „Lonsesome River“ oder „Three Men On A Mountain“ ließen das Stimmungsbarometer bereits am Nachmittag ungeahnte Höhen erreichen. Abbas „Dancing Queen“ als Bluegrass-Nummer: Das Publikum stand Kopf. Bei dem mit mexikanischen Sombreros und seltsamen Schlapphüten gespielte „Cumbanchero“ flossen die Lachtränen. Dass die bereits in die Jahre gekommene Gruppe beim Festival in Bühl ihre Deutschlandpremiere feierte verwundert. Zum Glück kann die Stadt der Spürnase von Walter Fuchs vertrauen, der zum achten Mal für ein exzellentes und abwechslungsreiches Festival sorgte.

Wolfgang Winter

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Concert Report "The Grove" - Leeds PDF Print E-mail


We would like to share this article that was found on The British Country Music Web Site after our concert in Leeds.
http://www.countrymusic.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6518&sid=bf5263b5842c69ac8bb22e1dbf707531

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Yes I managed to get along last night and so glad I did, what else can I say about the night other than totally awesome.
Not many people seem to post reviews on here, but I'm gonna do one anyway as there are points that may be relevant to other threads.

The gig was at a pub in Leeds in the little back room with loads of character, just right for the occasion. It had actually been put on by Leeds Bluegrass club who meet there every month. (Will certainly be checking them out again) Great pub though that has live music just about every night of the week.
We got there a little late as my partner had to get back from Scotland, when we arrived the room was rammed & the little lady on the door said sorry we are full. However they squeezed us in right at the front. Best seats in the house in my opinion, right up close to see everything. Could have touched the bass player (but didn't)

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UK Tour -responses PDF Print E-mail


We are very happy with following feedback we received from people visiting our concerts in the UK:

What a Wednesday Night...
Hi guys,
You have blown me away, I went down my local pub in the Castle Inn Pontlliw tonight for a pint or 2. I was thoroughly entertained and surprised by you performance. You are all very talented individuals who are exceptional musicians and vocalists. I cannot believe the high standard I saw tonight,,, Thanks
Stephen Jones

Praise...
Thank you for one of the most entertaining evenings for a long time,your finale was outstanding.
WE Will be back when you return.
Keep up the good work and thank you for your encouragement to learn Banjo!!
Kind regards
Brian Wood

Fab night @ The Castle!!!
What a great night it was last night at the Castle! Please come back again.
Now to listen to the CD!
Have a great night with the remainder of you tour.
Lowri

As usual I went to the blue grass evening at the Grove in Leeds last week as I was told it was a good band on and boy were you good. What an extremely talented and great bunch of guys you are-a thoroughly entertaining evening night and the best live blue grass I have heard. The problem is I didn't have the cash at the time to buy the CD. How do I get a copy ? I'll be looking out for your next visit to the UK
Graham Carter

 
Feedback from Copenhagen PDF Print E-mail


Just a few words to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year with lots of gigs. The one in Copenhagen was just awesome, and I heard a lot of good feedback from the audience.
I hope really to see you again next year.

Best Wishes,
Finn Jackie

 
British Bluegrass News #51 PDF Print E-mail

 British Bluegrass News #51 (winter 2009/10) has been posted out to members of the British Bluegrass Music Association (BBMA).
The 44-page bumper winter edition (10% larger than the autumn issue) features the Belgian band Sons of Navarone on the cover; inside is a substantial interview with the Sons by Rick Townend, a full-page ad for the band, and a list of dates for their UK tour in mid February 2010.
 
CC De Werft - Geel PDF Print E-mail


The SONS hebben zich fantastisch geamuseerd op 5 november 2009 in CC De Werft te Geel.
De goed gevulde zaal van meer dan 300 aanwezigen genoot met volle teugen van het concert.
(zie onderstaande foto)

Bedankt Roel, de technische crew en uiteraard het aanwezige publiek.

 

 
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